October 2016 Free Events Calendar by Fairfax County Public Library

Free Events October 2016

Fairfax Library Foundation invites you to the

2016 Library Jubilee:

A Dolley Madison Squeeze Saturday, October 15th 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Dolley Madison Library 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue ◆ McLean, VA 22101 Don your party attire and join library lovers for a “Squeeze,” complete with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live music. Bid on auction items such as autographed books, sports tickets, winery packages, a Safari vacation, themed dinners and much more! Net proceeds will benefit Fairfax County Public Library For tickets and to learn more, please visit www.FairfaxLibraryFoundation.org or call 703-324-8300

With Special Guest New York Times Bestselling Author

Linda Castillo

Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Road Burke, VA 22015 703-249-1520 | TTY: 711 Sun.: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturdays in October, 10:00 & 11:00 Genealogy One-on-One Research your family history with a genealogy volunteer using library online resources. Adults. Saturdays, Oct. 1, 15, 29, 10:30 Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Young adult volunteers work together to help the library develop programs and services of interest to their peers. Everyone welcome. Attend a meeting and find out more. Age 13-18. Saturdays, Oct. 1, 15, 2:00 Speak Up-Be Safe: Children's Workshop Teach children how to identify unsafe situations, safe adults and safety rules they can follow to help adults keep them safe. Parents and/or caregivers get consent forms before and handouts after but do not attend the program. Age 6-12. Mondays, Oct. 3, 17, 24, 31, 6:45, 7:00, 7:30 & 8:15 Fridays in October, 11:00, 12:00 One-on-One English Practice Practice speaking, reading and writing English with a volunteer partner. Age 8-adult.

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2:00 S.T.E.A.M. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) Monthly focus on one of these subjects with stories and activities appropriate for preschoolers. Age 4-5 with adult.

Friday, Oct. 7, 11:30 My Gym-Siblings Develop your child's large motor skills with physical exercise and games. Funded by the Friends of Burke Centre Library. Age 1-5 with caregiver.

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7:00 Burke Historical Society Presents: Census Records and Genealogy Learn how census records can help you find your ancestors and learn more about their lives. Presenters: Cindy Bennett & Jon Vrana. Adults.

Friday, Oct. 7, 2:30 KidScience-Things that Glow in the Dark Find out about different kinds of glowing and try some experiments. Age 6-10 with adult.

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 10:30 Read! Build! Play! Pirates on the High Seas! Read a story, build with DUPLOs and play with friends. Have fun with your little one while building early literacy skills. Age 3-5 with adult. Thursdays in October, 10:00-12:00 Walk-in Tech Help Clinic Help with eBooks, mobile devices and basic computer skills. Bring device account IDs and passwords. Adults.*

Saturday, Oct. 8, 10:30 Teen Yoga Explore breathing techniques, poses, relaxation and meditation teens can use to relax and focus on tasks at hand and have fun while exercising. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Age 12-18. Saturdays, Oct. 8, 22, 2:00 Creative Writers Group Do you enjoy writing fiction, poetry, non-fiction and/or memoirs? Join us for sharing, discussion and feedback on works in progress. Teen volunteer facilitates. Age 13-18. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2:00 Sisters in Crime: Storm Warning Members of the Chesapeake Chapter of Sisters in Crime discuss and read from their newest anthology, Storm Warning. Adults.

Thursday, Oct. 6, 20, 10:30 Child & Me Yoga Show children exercise can be a fun part of a healthy lifestyle by using stories, songs and poses to demonstrate techniques for breathing, moving and relaxing. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Age 1-3 with caregiver. Friday, Oct. 7, 10:30 My Gym Develop your child's large motor skills with physical exercise and games. Funded by the Friends of Burke Centre Library. Age 1-3 with caregiver.

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You can register online and also call or visit the branch beginning two weeks before the event. Make arrangements for sign language interpreters, listening systems or real-time captioning at least two weeks in advance at the branch where the event takes place.

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 10:30 Library Playdate Let's get together for play, song and fun! Age 1-2 with adult. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1:00 Burke Centre Book Club All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Adults.* Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7:00 Maximize Social Security David B. Straightiff, financial advisor with Edward Jones, reveals how to beef-up your benefits based on age, employment and need. Adults. Events subject to change. Check the library’s website for up-to-date listings. * = No registration necessary

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10:30 Alphabet Soup Join us for stories and activities about letters in the alphabet. Age 3-5 with adult. Monday, Oct. 17, 10:30 PJ Library Book Buddies Read selections from the PJ Library of Jewish books and music, make a craft to take home. For more information please contact Samantha Brown at Samantha.brown@jccnv.org or 703.537.3019. Age 6 months-5 years with caregiver. Tuesdays, Oct. 18, 26, 10:30 Wednesdays, Oct. 26, 10:30 Babies Blossoming – Things that GO! Join us for songs, rhymes, stories and activities for infants less than a year old in this early literacy-enhanced storytime. Birth-11 months with caregiver. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7:00 Pohick Evening Book Discussion Group I Remember Nothing by Nora Ephron. Adults.* Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10:30 Small Wonders Have fun together through stories, songs and play. Age 1-2 with caregiver. Thursday, Oct. 20, 4:30 Magic Tree House Club Let's talk about Carnival at Candlelight (#33 in the series). While on a mission to prove they can use magic wisely, Jack and Annie travel to 17th century Venice, Italy to save the city from disaster. Read the book before the meeting. Age 6-9. Friday, Oct. 21, 10:10 & 10:50 Music and Movin' with Miss Susan Join Miss Susan for songs and dance designed to enhance your child's early literacy and motor skills. Sponsored by the Friends of Burke Centre Library. Age 9 months-5 years with caregiver.

Saturday, Oct. 22, 10:30 Preteen Yoga Explore breathing techniques, poses, relaxation and meditations to relax and focus on tasks at hand and have fun while exercising. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Age 9-12. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 10:30 Math Adventures Let's get together to read a story and learn about math through a fun activity. Age 3-5 with adult. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 1:30 Short Book Conversations Join our lively discussion of The Lady in the Van by Alan Bennett. Adults.*

Centreville Regional Library 14200 St. Germain Dr. Centreville, VA 20121 703-830-2223 | TTY: 711 Sun.: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mondays in October, 8:00-9:00 Wednesdays in October, 1:00-2:00 Library eBook Tech Help Get your library eBook questions answered. Bring your library card and device. No prior experience required. All ages. Saturday, Oct. 1, 10:30 Tuesday, Oct. 4, 11:00 Thriving Three to Fives Stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. Saturdays, Oct. 1, 8, 29, 12:45 GIVE Tutoring High school honor students provide homework help and tutoring to students in elementary school.*

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Saturdays, Oct. 1, 29, 3:00 Practice Your English ConversationSaturdays English language conversation practice opportunities for adult learners of English. Adults.* Monday, Oct. 3, 6:30 LEGOs Kids' Club Thousands of LEGOs await you and your creativity. Come with friends or make new ones while you create. Age 6-12. Mondays, Oct. 3, 31, 7:00 ESL Book Club Adults learning English meet to discuss a book chosen by the group. Ask for title. Adults.* Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7:30 Getting Into College Get tips from author Julia Ross on researching, paying for and finding the right college fit. Talk is based on her book by the same title. Age 14 and up. Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 12, 7:00 Starlight Storytime Stories and fun for the whole family. Pajamas and stuffed friends welcome! Age 4-8. Thursday, Oct. 6, 11:00 Small Wonders Stories and activities. Age 13-23 months with adult. Saturday, Oct. 8, 10:30 Puppetopia Presenting Spooky Tales and Tunes. Age 4 and up. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7:00 Downsizing Your Lifestyle Professional Organizer Janet Bloom will give you an overall picture of what to think about and a loose timeframe to follow as you contemplate downsizing your lifestyle. Adults. Continued on next page

Thursday, Oct. 13, 11:00 Time for Tots Stories and activities. Age 2-3 with adult. Thursday, Oct. 13, 7:00 Civil War Lecture "Battle of Bristoe Station" by William Backus. Cosponsored by the Bull Run Civil War Roundtable. School age and up.* Thursday, Oct. 13, 7:30 Book Nerds Enjoy a special book club just for fifth and sixth-graders. October's book selection: The Capture by Kathryn Lasky, book one of the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series. Copies will be available at the information desk. Grades 5-6. Thursday, Oct. 20, 3:00-8:30 Friday, Oct. 21, 10:00-6:00 Saturday, Oct. 22, 10:00-5:00 Sunday, Oct. 23, 1:00-3:00 Friends of Centreville Library Fall Book Sale Find bargains and treasures. All ages.* Monday, Oct. 24, 1:00 Sully Book Club Title: His Excellency George Washington by Joseph J. Ellis. Adults.* Wednesday, Oct. 26, 11:00 Baby & Me! Stories and activities. Birth-12 months with caregiver. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7:00 A Novel Society Poetry Selections. Bring a favorite poem to share. Adults.* Thursday, Oct. 27, 11:00 Halloween Parade! Enjoy Halloween-themed stories and activities. Costumes are encouraged. A costume parade will follow the program. Age 2-5 with adult.

Thursday, Oct. 27, 7:00 Online Job Searching 101 Learn how to search for and apply for jobs online. Covers using job search websites, uploading resumes and protecting personal information. Laptops provided. Spaces are limited. Adults. Saturday, Oct. 29, 10:30 LEGOs Kids' Club Thousands of LEGOs await you and your creativity. Come with friends or make new ones while you create. Age 6-12.

Chantilly Regional Library 4000 Stringfellow Rd Chantilly, VA 20151 703-502-3883 | TTY: 711 Sun.: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Basic Internet and Microsoft Office Tutoring Get one-on-one help with computers, basic Microsoft Office applications and navigating the internet. Call the library to schedule an appointment. Adults. Book-a-Librarian Reserve a free 30-minute session with a professional librarian for personalized research help. Call branch to request an appointment. Teens and adults.

Saturday, Oct. 1, 10:30 Kaleidoscope Storytime: An Adaptive Storytime Family sensory storytime focusing on the strengths and adapting to children on the autism spectrum and with other developmental challenges. Stories, songs and movement in a welcoming atmosphere. All ages. Mondays, Oct. 3, 17, 10:30 Bouncin' Babies Rhymes, songs, stories and activities for you and your baby. Build an early literacy foundation for your child while enjoying time together. Birth-11 months with caregiver. Mondays, Oct. 3, 17, 11:30 Small Wonders Rhymes, songs, stories and activities for you and your baby. Build an early literacy foundation for your child while enjoying time together. Age 1223 months with caregiver. Monday, Oct. 3, 4:30 Bookalicious! Book group for third and fourth-graders. Book discussion group for girls and guys. We'll be discussing The Secret School by Avi. Grades 3-4. Mondays, Oct. 3, 17, 6:45 Writers of Chantilly Share your work, give and receive feedback in a supportive setting. Adults.*

eBook Office Hours Call for an appointment and get your eBook questions answered. Bring your tablet or e-reader and library card. Adults.

Tuesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 10:30 Thursdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 7:00 English Conversation Group Practice your English with other students. Adults.

One-on-One English Conversation Practice Practice your English with an ESL volunteer. Register in person only. Call branch for details. Adults.

Tuesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 10:30 & 11:30 Toddlin Twos Early literacy storytime with stories, songs and activities. Age 2 with caregiver.

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Tuesday, Oct. 4, 4:30 Books and Bites Join this book discussion group for teens as we discuss a popular YA novel and share some snacks. We'll be discussing Jackaby by William Ritter. Grades 7-10. Wednesdays , Oct. 5, 12, 10:30 Read! Build! Play! Develop and reinforce early literacy skills with DUPLO速 play storytime. Have fun with your little one while building early literacy foundations for reading success. Age 18-35 months with adult. Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 112, 11:30 Read! Build! Play! Develop and reinforce early literacy skills with DUPLO速 play storytime. Have fun with your little one while building early literacy foundations for reading success. Age 3-5 with adult. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 7:00 Mystery Book Club Mystery book discussion group. Book Clubbed by Lorna Barrett. Adults.* Thursdays, Oct. 6, 20, 2:00 Storytime for Three to Fives Early literacy program with stories and activities. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Thursday, Oct. 6, 7:00 Downsizing Your Lifestyle: The Wise Organizer Join professional organizer and owner of The Wise Organizer, Janet Bloom, for a presentation on what to consider when you are downsizing your lifestyle. A loose timeline to follow when downsizing will also be provided. Adults. Saturday, Oct. 8, 12:30 LEGO速 Mania K-2 Show off your LEGO速 building skills. Grades K-2.

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 7:00 Pajama Party! Bring your favorite cuddly friend and a blanket. Wear your pajamas and get ready for a rockin' good time. Age 3-5 with caregiver.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 3:30 LGBTQA+ Book Club A book discussion group focusing on LGBTQA+ themes. This month's title is The Lies We Tell Ourselves by Robin Talley. Grades 9-12.

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 7:30 Chantilly Book Discussion Group A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony Marra. Adults.*

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 4:30 Magic and Mayhem A sci-fi/fantasy book discussion group for girls and boys. This month's book is The Adventures of a Cat-Whiskered Girl by Daniel Pinkwater. Grades 6-8.

Thursday, Oct. 13, 10:30 PJ Library Book Buddies Storytime Enjoy stories and fun that relate to Jewish culture, traditions and holidays. Contact Jennifer DeAngelis@jccnv. org of the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia for more information. Siblings welcome. Age 2 1/2-5 with caregiver. Thursday, Oct. 13, 7:00 Health & Wellbeing: General Nutrition Learn about the foundations of nutrition and a healthy diet. This health education program presented by NOVAScriptsCentral. Adults.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7:00 Adventures in Art Join us as we explore the exciting world of art through a combination of stories and art projects. Come dressed to get messy. Age 4-7 with caregiver. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7:30 The End (or is it?) Book Group Book discussion group for boys and girls. Please ask for title. Grades 5-6.

Friday, Oct. 14, 4:30 Kinder-Budds: Book Buddies for Kindergarteners A book discussion group for girls and boys. A Green, Green Garden by Mercer Mayer. Kindergarteners. Saturday, Oct. 15, 12:00 Teen Advisory Board Meeting A meeting of the Chantilly Regional Teen Advisory Board. Grades 7-12. Monday, Oct. 17, 2:00 Print Photo Organizing: The Wise Organizer Bring your photos and photo albums for this hands-on workshop with Janet Bloom, professional organizer and owner of The Wise Organizer. Take system home and continue the progress. Adults.

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Thursday, Oct. 27, 6:00 (members only) Friday, Oct. 28, 10:00 Saturday, Oct. 29, 10:00 Sunday, Oct. 30, 1:00 Friends of Chantilly Book Sale Find bargains and treasures. Cash, check or credit card.

City of Fairfax Regional Library 10360 North Street Fairfax, VA 22030 703-293-6227 | TTY: 711 Sun.: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. One-on-one English Conversation Practice Practice speaking English with a volunteer tutor. Call to make an appointment. Adults* Personalized Internet/Microsoft Office Tutoring Learn how to use the Web or increase your skills. Call for appointment. Age 13 & up. Tales to Tails Need practice reading? Read aloud to a friendly, trained therapy dog. Call for dates and times or register online. Age 6-12. Mondays, Oct. 3, 17, 24, 31, 11:00 Tuesdays in October, 2:00 Library Tech Help Get your library-related electronic resources questions answered. Includes help with eBooks and compatible devices. Adults.* Mondays, Oct. 3, 17, 31, 4:30 Crazy 8s Math Club Join Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8s, where you’ll run and jump and make a mess while learning math concepts. Cosponsored by Bedtime Math. Grades K-2. Tuesdays in October, 10:30 Storytime at Old Town Square Come across the street to Old Town Square to hear some stories, weather permitting. Age 2-5 with adult.*

Tuesdays in October, 10:30 Tuesday Morning English Conversation Group Practice speaking English with others and improve your skills. Adults.* Tuesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 12:30 Test Preparation for the U.S. Citizenship Exam Get help preparing for the U. S. citizenship exam with this 12-week classroom course. Study materials will be provided. Prior registration required. Adults. Tuesdays in October, 7:00 Tuesday Evening English Conversation Group Practice speaking English with others and improve your skills. Adults.* Wednesday, Oct. 5, 10:30 PJ Library Book Buddies Enjoy storybooks about Jewish holidays and values and make crafts to take home. Cosponsored by PJ Library and Growing Jewish Families of the JCC of Northern Virginia. Age 6 months-5 years with adult. Thursday, Oct. 6, 10:30 Preschool Storytime Build your child's early literacy skills while enjoying stories, songs and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. Thursday, Oct. 6, 2:00 Genealogy Databases Search for your ancestors using the library’s genealogy databases and other free Internet databases. Adults. Thursdays in October, 7:00 English Comprehension Through Conversation Join others in a fun and interactive approach to speaking English. Improve your speaking, pronunciation and reading comprehension in a relaxed environment. Prior registration is required. Adults.

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Saturday, Oct. 8, 2:00 Family Math Games Come as a family to try our games! Build your children’s math and logic skills while having fun. Games for all levels with tips for parents to use at home. All ages. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 4:30 Readers' Theater Read with friends! Participants will rehearse and perform a dramatic reading together. Age 8-12. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 4:30 Brain Games at the Library Have fun and win prizes with our board games and card games that challenge your thinking and build your skills. Age 8-12. Thursday, Oct. 13, 10:30 Toddler Time Join us for stories, songs and activities. Library staff share with children a love for books and parents learn to cultivate early literacy skills. Age 2-3 with adult. Thursday, Oct. 13, 7:00 Family Movie Night All ages.* Saturday, Oct. 15, 2:30 Microsoft PowerPoint Learn how to put together an attractive presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Age 13 & up. Monday, Oct. 17, 10:15 & 11:15 Music and Movin' with Miss Susan Join Miss Susan for singing and moving to music with your little ones. Cosponsored by Friends of the City of Fairfax Regional Library. Age 6 months-5 years with adult. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7:30 Evening Book Discussion Please call the library for this month's selection. Adults.*

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Wednesday, Oct. 19, 4:30 Bilingual Storytime Bilingual Storytime in English and Spanish. Build your child's early literacy skills while enjoying stories, songs and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. Thursday, Oct. 20, 10:30 Mother Goose Storytime Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplay and lay a foundation of early literacy skills for your baby. Birth-23 months with caregiver. Thursday, Oct. 20, 1:00 Afternoon Reading Group Please call the library for this month's selection. Adults.* Sunday, Oct. 23, 2:00 Friends of the Virginia Room Annual Meeting: Using LesserKnown Court Records in Research Learn how to use record groups such as Confederate Pension Applications and Roads to research your genealogy and local history. Presented by the Fairfax County Circuit Court Historic Records Center. All ages.* Monday, Oct. 24, 6:30 Tween Book Club Have fun discussing books with friends. This month's selection is The Charmed Children of Rookskill Castle, by Janet S. Fox. Age 10-12.

Dolley Madison Library 1244 Oak Ridge Ave. McLean, VA 22101 703-356-0770 | TTY: 711 Sun.: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Personalized eBook/Zinio Instruction Call for an appointment with a trained staff member to learn how to download library eBooks and digital

magazines onto your eReader or tablet. Walk-ins are welcome too! Adults. Saturdays in October, 10:00 & 11:00 One-on-One Computer/Microsoft Office Training Learn basic computer and internet skills or master Microsoft Office programs at one-on-one trainings with a technology volunteer. Call for appointment. Adults. Saturdays, Oct. 1, 29, 10:30 Goodlife Theater presents "The Recycling Pirates" A rollicking musical about puppets created from trash who sail the urban seas looking for things to recycle, reuse and repair. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Dolley Madison Library. All ages. Mondays, Oct. 3, 17, 24, 31, 10:00 Tuesdays in Oct., 10:00 & 11:00 Wednesdays in Oct., 10:00, 11:00, 7:00 One-on-One English Conversation Practice Practice speaking English with a volunteer partner. Call the information desk at 703-356-0770 x4 for appointment. All levels welcome. Due to high demand this service is limited to one session per week per person. Adults. Tuesdays in October, 1:00 Thursdays in October, 1:00 Monday, Oct. 17, 7:00 English Conversation Group Practice conversational English in a group setting. Adults.* Thursday, Oct. 6, 11:00 "And the Winner Is..." Book Club This new group will meet monthly to discuss award-winning books. For the first meeting, writer/ scholar Amanda Holmes Duffy leads a discussion of The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai, the 2006 Man Booker Prize winner. Adults.*

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Tuesday, Oct. 11, 10:30 Tiny Tots An early literacy-enhanced storytime featuring stories, rhymes and songs. Age 13-23 months with adult. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7:00 Book Discussion Group October title is The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz. Adults. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10:30 Treasured Three to Fives An early literacy-enhanced storytime featuring stories, rhymes and songs. Age 3-5 with adult.

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 7:00 Investing for Women This session, Creating a Financial Plan, will focus on why financial planning is important, how the choices we make are all interdependent and the five major steps in the planning process. Adults. Thursday, Oct. 13, 10:30 Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10:30 Toddling Twos and Threes An early literacy enhanced storytime featuring stories, rhymes and songs. Age 2-3 with adult. Thursday, Oct. 13, 4:30 My First Book Club Join us as we share a beginning reader or picture book, have an exciting discussion and participate in a craft or activity. Grades Kindergarten-2. Continued on next page

Saturday, Oct. 15, 5:30 2016 Library Jubilee: A Dolley Madison Squeeze Join Fairfax Library Foundation for the annual fundraiser gala in the library! All proceeds support programs of Fairfax County Public Library. Jubilee attendees celebrate the work of the library while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, musical entertainment and the famous silent auction. New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo will be a special guest. Books available for sale and signing. This is a ticketed event. For more information, please contact jubilee@fairfaxlibraryfoundation.org or call 703-324-8300. Adults. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 4:30 Magic Tree House Book Club Join Jack and Annie on a Magic Tree House adventure each month with book discussions, games and activities. Check with the information desk for the current title. Age 6-8. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 26, 4:30 Teen Chess Club Join fellow chess lovers for friendly games and socializing. Age 13-18. Thursday, Oct. 20, 7:00 Model Investment Club Learn about investing following an investment club model. New visitors welcome. Adults.* Saturday, Oct. 22, 1:00 Hidden Child of the Holocaust Holocaust survivor Dr. Monique Saigal shares her story and those of French women who fought the Nazi's she interviewed for her book, French Heroines, 1940-1945. Books available for sale and signing. Adults. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 10:30 Bouncing Babies An early literacy-enhanced storytime featuring stories, rhymes and songs. Birth-12 months with caregiver.

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 4:30 Lands and People Book Club Join us as we discover a new country and culture each month. Grades 4-6.

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 10:30 Tiny Creatures Explore the micro-world of insects and other invertebrates. Learn how they grow, eat, hunt and adapt. Presented by Riverbend Park; cosponsored by the Friends of the Dolley Madison Library. Age 3-5. Thursday, Oct. 27, 10:30 Treasured Three to Fives An early literacy-enhanced storytime featuring stories, rhymes and songs. Age 3-5 with adult.

Saturdays, Oct. 1, 15, 29, 11:00 eBook Office Hours Stop by and get answers to your eBook questions. First come, first served. Please bring a charged device and your library card. Adults.* Tuesdays in October, 2:00 Thursdays, Oct. 13, 20, 27, 2:00 English Conversation Group Practice and improve your English. Adults.* Tuesdays in October, 2:00 & 7:00 One-on-one Research and Writing Tutoring During a 50-minute conversation learn research tips, improve and work on your writing or research project. Writing sessions can include essays, cover letters, creative writing, brainstorming and citations. Bring a copy of your work to the session. High school and up.

George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 22003 703-256-3800 | TTY: 711 Sun.: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7:00 Health & Well-being: General Nutrition A course on the foundations of nutrition and a healthy diet. If you have questions on diet and nutrition, bring them to this class. Adults.

Internet Tutoring Enhance your internet, computer and Microsoft Office skills working oneon-one with a tutor. Please call ahead for availability and to register for a session. Adults.

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 7:00 Yarn-Aholics Calling all potential and existing knitters and crocheters. Join us to discuss, learn and share knitting and crochet ideas and projects. Adults.*

Saturday, Oct. 1, 10:00-5:00 Sunday, Oct. 2, 12:00-5:00 Friends of the George Mason Regional Library Bi-Annual Book Sale Sale includes over 50,000 books, DVDs, CDs and sheet music.

Thursday, Oct. 6, 10:30 Bouncin' Baby Storytime Short stories and songs for you and your baby. Caregivers will be provided with boardbooks to read and time to socialize with other adults. Age 5-18 months with careregiver.

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Thursday, Oct. 6, 7:00 Burke Historical Society Presents: This Old House Learn about past and present historic homes of the 19th century across Annandale, Springfield and Burke. Presenter: historian and author Mary Lipsey. Adults. Saturday, Oct. 8, 10:00 Double Murder Ghost Investigation Ghost investigator, spiritual medium and author Rob Gutro will present a case from his Maryland ghost-tracking group where the team investigated a home reporting paranormal activity. Age 13 and up.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7:00 Understanding the Affordable Care Act Obtaining, understanding and keeping health insurance can be an ongoing challenge. This presentation by a healthcare navigator from Enroll Virginia will clarify the Affordable Care Act and explain how to get coverage that best fits your particular health needs. Adults. Thursday, Oct. 20, 2:00 George Mason Book Discussion Group Join us for a discussion of The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker. Adults.

Thursdays, Oct. 13, 20, 27, 10:30 Time for Twos Enjoy stories, fingerplay and activities to model and encourage early literacy skills for reading success. Age 2 with adult.

Saturday, Oct. 22, 10:30 Cody and BJ: Halloween Rocks Join in an upbeat, non-scary and interactive show about all the fun we have with Halloween featuring singing, dancing and creating original songs. All ages.

Thursday, Oct. 13, 7:00 Color Me Calm Join us for a relaxing evening of adult coloring. Supplies provided. Adults.

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2:30 Drop-in Junior Chess Club Calling all chess lovers: play and learn new moves. Age 8-14.

Saturday, Oct. 15, 10:00 A Glimpse Behind the Badge During this forum, participants will receive an overview of the Fairfax County Police Department, gain insight into police policies and procedures and the everyday challenges officers face. Adults.*

Monday, Oct. 24, 10:30 & 11:15, Music and Movin' with Miss Susan Join Miss Susan for songs and dance designed to enhance your child's early literacy and motor skills. Cosponsored by the Friends of George Mason Regional Library. Age 9 months-5 years.

Monday, Oct. 17, 10:30 Storytime for Three to Fives Join us for stories and activities that support and reinforce early literacy skills. Age 3-5 with caregiver.

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7:00 Five Ways to Develop Blog Content When You're Short on Time Content marketing specialist Christian Karasiewicz will teach you five ways to develop blog content when you're short on time. Adults.

Monday, Oct. 17, 7:00 Make It Monday Adult Craft Learn a craft and enhance it with your own creativity. Adults.

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Great Falls Library 9830 Georgetown Pike Great Falls, VA 22066 703-757-8560 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Library Tech Help Get all your library-related technology questions answered. No prior experience required. All ages. Monday, Oct. 3, 10:30 Baby Lapsit Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplay. Bond while building an early literacy foundation. Birth-24 months with caregiver. Mondays, Oct. 3, 17, 24, 31, 1:00 Spanish Chat Informal discussion in Spanish. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 10:30 Little Learners Get ready to read with interactive stories, play, songs, dance and crafts. Caregiver attendance is optional but encouraged. Age 4-5. Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 10:30; Oct. 19, 12:30 Toddler Time A high energy program featuring stories, songs, dance and activities. Have a blast while learning. Age 2-3 with caregiver. Wednesdays in October, 4:30 Pokémon League Drop-in and play Pokémon with your friends. Age 5-15. Continued on next page

Thursday, Oct. 6, 1:00 Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions Program Learn about foreign policy issues in a seminar atmosphere. Cosponsored by the Great Falls Senior Center. Adults. Fridays in October, 10:00 Playdate Cafe Adults with children come to play and have coffee and meet new friends. Birth-5 years with adult. Saturday, Oct. 8, 3:30 Tuesday, Oct. 18, 3:30 LEGOS in the Library Get creative with LEGOS. Age 5-12. Tuesdays, Oct. 11, 18, 10:30 Little Learners Get ready to read with interactive stories, play, songs, dance and crafts! Caregiver attendance is optional but encouraged. Age 4-5. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 5:30 Harry Potter Trivia Night Are you a Harry Potter expert? Make your house proud and test your knowledge at our trivia night! Winner takes home a prize. Age 13-18. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 4:00 Kids Craft Hour Create awesome crafts to take home. Age 5-12. Thursdays, Oct. 13, 27, 7:00 Great Falls Writers Group A support group for writers. Adults.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10:30 Morning Book Group Call branch for title. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 12:30 Toddler Time A high energy program featuring stories, songs, dance and activities. Have a blast while learning! Age 2-3 with caregiver. Thursday, Oct. 20, 6:00 The Midnight Society: Scary Storytelling Workshop Celebrate the spookiest time of the year by sharing an original scary story or practicing your storytelling by reading a classic. Age 8-18. Thursday, Oct. 20, 7:30 Evening Book Group Darkness at Noon by Arthur Koestler. Adults. Thursday, Oct. 27, 6:30 Da Vinci Drone and Coders' Meet-up Learn about building, maintaining, customizing and coding drones. All levels welcome. All ages. Saturday, Oct. 29, 12:00 All Hallows Read Celebration Do you love to read scary books, eat spooky snacks and play grotesque games? Have fun with friends and watch "Coraline!" Costumes encouraged. All ages.

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Herndon Fortnightly Library 768 Center St. Herndon, VA 20170 703-437-8855 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 1, 15, 22, 10:30-11:30 Dog Tales Read aloud to Truman, a trained therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose a book from the library. Call or sign up online for a 15-minute session. Age 5-12. Saturdays in October, 10:30 GIVE Tutoring GIVE-Growth and Inspiration through Volunteering and Education. Volunteers from Thomas Jefferson H.S. and South Lakes H.S. offer tutoring in math, reading, writing, science and social studies. School age. Mondays, Oct. 3, 17, 10:30 Toddlers and Twos Early literacy storytime with stories, songs and activities. Age 19-36 months with adult. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 10:00 Precious Preschoolers Early literacy program with stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 10:30 Babytime Rhymes, songs, stories with music for you and your baby. Enjoy time with your child while building an early literacy foundation. Birth-18 months with adult. Thursday, Oct. 6, 4:30 LEGO® Club Have fun, use your imagination and keep your engineering and problem-solving skills flowing with Events subject to change. Check the library’s website for up-to-date listings. * = No registration necessary

an abundance of LEGO® bricks. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Reston Library. Age 5-12. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 10:30 Riverbend Park for Preschoolers Enjoy fall color magic. Presented by Riverbend Park and cosponsored by the Friends of the Reston Library. Age 3-5 with adult. Monday, Oct. 17, 7:00 Writers Group Writers of all experience levels are welcome to join our group to receive support and feedback. The group reviews works-in-progress from up to three members each month. Adults. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 10:30 Young Science Explorers: Animals in the Forest Learn how animals live in the forest through stories and handson activities. Make your own forest habitat (STEAM). Age 3-5 with adult.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 4:30 Little Book Explorers: A First Book Club Join us each month as we share and discuss a favorite book. No need to read the book in advance. Copies of the title will be available at each meeting. Grades 1-2. Thursday, Oct. 20, 4:30 Crafty Pen Pal Club If you love making crafts and think having a few new friends sounds like fun, join the Crafty Pen Pal Club. Make and exchange crafts and letters with a pen pal from a Florida Library. Grades K-5.

Monday, Oct. 24, 10:30 Halloween Parade Stories, songs and activities, all with a Halloween theme. Join us for a Halloween Parade following the storytime. Costumes are welcome. Birth-5 years with adult.

Fridays, Oct. 7, 14, 28, 10:30 Child & Me Yoga Child & Me Yoga uses stories, songs and poses to teach caregivers and children techniques for breathing, moving and relaxing. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Age 1-3 with adult.

Friday, Oct. 28, 10:00-6:00 Saturday, Oct. 29, 10:00-5:00 Herndon Friends Fall Book Sale The Friends of the Herndon Fortnightly Library kick off the holiday shopping season with their annual book sale. Adult and children's materials for sale. All ages.

Tuesdays, Oct. 11, 18, 25, 1:30 Chair Yoga Join us as we experience the benefits of yoga while seated in a chair. Older adults.

John Marshall Library 6209 Rose Hill Dr. Alexandria, VA 22310 703-971-0010 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 1, 15, 29, 1:00 eBook Workshop Get your eBook questions answered. Learn how to use OverDrive to download free eBooks and eAudiobooks. Please bring your charged device and library card. Adults.* Monday, Oct. 3, 10:30 Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10:30 "Fire Fire Storytime" Stories and activities that feature a visit by fire fighters from the Franconia Fire Station. Age 3-5 with adult. Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 26, 10:30 Tots and Tales Early literacy storytime. Birth-23 months with adult. Thursdays in October, 2:00 English Conversation Practice your English in a relaxed setting. Adults.*

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Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10:30 Mondays, Oct. 17, 31, 10:30 A to Zoo Storytime Stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. Saturday, Oct. 15, 12:00 Basic LEGO® EV3 Robotics Robotworks will teach students how to build and program simple LEGO® EV3 robots using motors and sensors. Grades 4-6. Thursday, Oct. 20, 7:15 Book Discussion Group Join us to discuss Georgia: A Novel of Georgia O'Keeffe by Dawn Tripp. Adults.* Friday, Oct. 21, 10:30 Preschool Movie Morning Bring your blanket and a snack and enjoy a movie with Little Einstein's "Rocket to the Rescue." Age 2-5.* Saturday, Oct. 22, 10:30 Spooky, Kooky Science Fun! It's Spooky! It's Kooky! It's Science! Come to the library and join us in having fun with science. Grades K-3. Monday, Oct. 24, 10:30 Fun for 2s & 3s Stories and activities. Age 2-3 with adult.

Kings Park Library 9000 Burke Lake Rd. Burke, VA 22015 703-978-5600 | TTY: 711 Sun.: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 10:15, 10:45, 11:15 & 11:45 Resume Review Clinic Book an appointment to review your resume with a Career Services Advisor. One appointment per day. Adults. Mondays, Oct. 3, 17, 24, 2:30 Spanish Conversation Group Practice and improve your Spanish with a native speaker. Adults.* Monday, Oct. 3, 4:30 Science & Stories Introduction to science topics with stories, songs, nonfiction and mini-experiments. Age 4-6 with adult. Tuesdays in October, 10:30 Polish Conversation Group Practice and improve your Polish with a native speaker. All levels welcome. Adults.* Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2:00 Tech 101: Using the Cloud Learn what cloud storage is and how to use it to save/share your photos, videos and other files. We'll discuss popular cloud storage services such as: Google Drive, Microsoft's OneDrive and Dropbox. Laptops provided. Limited spaces available. Adults. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7:00 Open Mic Night at Kings Park Are you a talented amateur acoustic musician or group looking for venue? Perform at Kings Park Library. Register your group and provide a sample of your music beforehand. The event

is open to the public with no admission fee. Call for details and booking schedule. All ages. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 10:30 Fall Fun Storytime Stories, songs and fun about fall for your preschooler. Age 3-5 with adult. Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 19, 6:00 Pastel Portrait Club The Pastel Portrait Club invites anyone interested to join as artists, or volunteer to get your portrait painted. All skill levels welcome. Adults. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 7:00 Pohick Writers' Roundtable Discuss your work with other writers. Adults.* Thursdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 10:30 Thursday Morning Storytime Join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Birth-5 with adult. Thursday, Oct. 6, 7:00 Kings Park Gardening Series-Fall: Putting Your Garden to Bed Learn from the experts how and when to prepare your garden for the winter season and have it ready to go when spring returns. Adults and teens.* Thursdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 7:00 Spark-It: Learn to Build a Website Learn how to use HTML and CSS to design and create a web site in this 8-part class. No experience required. Bring a charged laptop. Grades 5-8 only. Fridays in October, 10:00 English Conversation Group Practice your English conversation skills. Adults.* Fridays in October, 1:00 Basic Computer Skills Training Learn basic computer skills with our one-on-one technology volunteers. Adults.

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Friday, Oct. 7, 2:00 Funeral Planning: What You Need to Know Planning a funeral for a loved one can be exhausting, expensive and scary. Learn your rights, what to expect, helpful tips to prepare and what services are available to you when the inevitable happens. Adults.* Fridays in October, 2:00 Keeping Up With Kids-Learn About Flickr, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter & Skype Learn the basics with our one-onone technology volunteer about the social networking tools that can help you stay in touch with your kids and grandkids. Adults. Saturday, Oct. 8, 10:30 Sensory Storytime Multi-sensory storytime geared toward children with special needs featuring interactive stories, songs, music and social interaction. Age 2-4 with adult.

Saturday, Oct. 8, 11:30 Sensory Storytime Multi-sensory storytime geared toward children with special needs featuring interactive stories, songs, music and social interaction. Age 5-9 with adult. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 4:30-5:30 Paws to Read Practice reading with Fenton, a trained therapy dog. Call or sign up online for a 15-minute session. Age 6-12 with adult.

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Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7:00 Calling All Guys Book discussion group for boys. The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, Book 1) by James Patterson. Age 9-12 with adult. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10:30 Terrific Twos and Threes Storytime with a focus on early literacy skills. Age 2-3 with adult. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 7:00 Library Board of Trustees Meeting Board Meeting and Friends Recognition. A maximum of 10 people may speak during the public comment period. To sign up to speak, call 703324-8324. Adults.* Thursdays, Oct. 13, 20, 1:30 Gentle Yoga Chair yoga: Stretching and breathing exercises designed to relieve stress, calm the mind and increase mobility and balance. No yoga mat needed. Adults 55 and over. Friday, Oct. 14, 2:30 Connecting Your Home: How to Choose Telephone, Cable and Internet Services Let an expert from Fairfax County’s Department of Cable and Consumer Services guide you on how to choose between the services local cable companies provide and the technology that will work best for your lifestyle. Adults.* Monday, Oct. 17, 4:30-5:30 Paws to Read Practice reading with Wylie, a trained therapy dog. Call or sign up online for a 15-minute session. Age 6-12 with adult. Monday, Oct. 17, 7:00 Color Me Happy Experience the latest trend in relaxation. Lift your mood, relieve your stress and discover your inner Picasso through adult coloring. Materials provided. Registration limited. Adults.

Monday, Oct. 17, 7:00 Let's Hear It for the Girls! All girls book discussion group A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban. Age 9-12. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1:00 Great Decisions Seminar Roundtable discussion of U.S. foreign policy. Topic: Cuba and the U.S. Adults. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1:30 Afternoon Book Discussion Group The Wright Brothers by David McCullough. Adults.* Tuesday, Oct. 18, 4:30 LEGOs in the Library Use your imagination and make friends with our LEGO® bricks free build. LEGOs provided by Friends of the Kings Park Library. Age 5-12 only will be admitted. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 6:30 Evening Book Discussion Group Bettyville: A Memoir by George Hodgman. Adults.* Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10:30 Small Oneders Rhymes, stories, songs and activities for you and your toddler. Age 12-23 months with adult. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 4:30 My First Book Club Book club for girls and boys. Leo: A Ghost Story by Mac Barnett. Grades K-2. Friday, Oct. 21, 10:00 AARP TEK Workshops: Intro to iPad-Beginner Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop covering iPad skills from touchscreen basics, texting, taking and sharing photos, downloading apps and more. Presented by the AARP. Adults.

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Friday, Oct. 21, 12:00 AARP TEK Workshops: iPad Books, News and Music – Intermediate Workshop Take your daily news, digital book collection and favorite songs with you, wherever you go. Explore having fun with digital media on smartphones in this hands-on workshop. Presented by the AARP. Adults. Friday, Oct. 21, 2:00 AARP TEK Workshops: Staying Safe Online-Beginner Workshop This hands-on iPad workshop will cover ways to be safe online and avoid some of the most common online scams. Presented by the AARP. Adults. Friday, Oct. 21, 4:00 AARP TEK Workshops: Beyond the Basics-Intermediate Workshop Join us to learn tips and tricks on how to share your location with friends, control your iPhone with your voice using Siri, edit photos and more. iPhone experience recommended. Presented by the AARP. Adults. Saturday, Oct. 22, 10:30 Mandarin Chinese Conversation Group Practice and improve your Mandarin Chinese with a native speaker. Adults.* Monday, Oct. 24, 7:00 Prepare to Care Learn how to form a caregiving team to benefit your loved one, make a plan, find support and still care for yourself. Presented by Carol Downs, AARP Community Ambassador and the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging. Adults. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 7:00 Friends of the Kings Park Library Annual Member Meeting Friends of the Kings Park Library Board Meeting. Adults. Continued on next page

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 7:00 Pokémon Club Bring your Pokémon trading cards to trade or play the Pokémon game. Age 6-12 only.* Wednesday, Oct. 26, 4:30 Chess Club Learn openings, strategies, tactics and more. Players paired with others of similar skill. Cosponsored by Friends of the Pohick Regional Library. Age 8-16 only. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7:00 Medicare 101 A staff member from Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program will talk about Medicare and answer questions. Adults. Monday, Oct. 31, 2:30 Spanish Conversation Group Practice and improve your Spanish with a native speaker. Adults.*

Kingstowne Library 6500 Landsdowne Centre Alexandria, VA 22315 703-339-4610 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 1:30 Save your Seeds! Learn to save your seeds for next year’s planting from a Green Springs Park master gardener. Adults. Mondays, Oct. 3, 17, 24, 31, 6:30 & 7:00 Tuesdays in Oct. 12:00, 12:30 & 1:00 Internet and MS Office One-on-One One-on-one sessions with a technology volunteer. Call for an appointment. Adults.

Mondays, Oct. 3, 17, 7:00 Home Brewing 101 Join us for a two-part program on brewing beer at home presented by Forge Brew Works. Does not include beer tasting. Sign up one time for both dates. Adult 21 and over.

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2:00 KNCAA Book Group God’s Secretaries: The Making of the King James Bible by Adam Nicolson. Meet next door at Kingstowne Center for Active Adults (KNCAA). Cosponsored by KNCAA. Adults.*

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 10:30 Early Words Early Literacy program with stories and songs. Age 12-23 months with adult. Tuesdays in October, 1:30 Genealogy One-on-One Discover your family history with a genealogy volunteer using library online resources. Call for an appointment. Adults. Wednesdays in October, 10:15 Thursdays in October, 7:00 English Conversation Conversation group for people learning English. Adults.* Wednesday, Oct. 5, 12:15 Daytime Book Discussion Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler. Adults.* Saturday, Oct. 8, 10:00-3:00 Friends of the Kingstowne Library Book Sale Gems and finds for all readers. All ages.* Saturday, Oct. 8, 12:30-1:30 Wag a Tale Register to read to one of our therapy dogs. Age 5-12.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 10:30 Read and Build Storytime with DUPLOS to help develop and reinforce early literacy skills. Have fun with your little one while building early literacy foundations for reading success. Age 3-4 with adult. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7:00 Friends Quarterly Meeting Friends of the Kingstowne Library Quarterly Meeting. New members welcome. Adults. Friday, Oct. 21, 10:30 Child & Me Yoga Enrich your family time together on the yoga mat. Breathing exercises, poses, music and storytime will be used to guide you through a fun time together. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Age 1-3 with adult.

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7:00 Second Tuesday Book Group Our Mothers' War by Emily Yellin. Adults.* Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10:30 Friday, Oct. 28, 10:30 Baby & Me Babies learn and develop through play, socialization and the sharing of books. Come have fun while your baby plays. Age 1-11 months with adult.

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Monday, Oct. 24, 10:30 Rainbow Readers Early literacy program with stories and songs for children. Age 3-5 with adult.

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Lorton Library 9520 Richmond Highway Lorton, VA 22079 703-339-7385 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. One-On-One Computer/Technology Help One-hour session with a technology volunteer for help with computer skills, navigating the internet and eReaders. Call for an appointment. Adults. Monday, Oct. 3, 7:00 Keeping Your Children HealthyUnderstanding FAMIS Join Young Invincibles for this workshop on insurance plan and heath care options in Virginia. Adults.* Tuesdays and Fridays in October, 10:30 English Conversation Group Practice speaking English with others and improve your skills. Adults.* Thursday, Oct. 6, 7:00 Jammin' Book Party Explore fun stories and games. Snacks provided. Age 9-12. Saturday, Oct. 8, 9:00 Second Saturdays with Supervisor Storck Meet with your Board of Supervisors representative, Dan Storck, to discuss your concerns. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 11:00 Leaves Are Falling Stories and fingerplay about leaves. Age 2-3 with adult. Thursdays, Oct. 13, 20, 27, 6:00 Homework Help Drop-in homework help for students up through 12th grade.*

Monday, Oct. 17, 11:00 Small Wonders Songs, fingerplay, stories. Age 12-23 months with adult. Monday, Oct. 17, 7:00 Lorton Evening Book Conversations Book discussion. Call Library for title. Adults.* Wednesday, Oct. 19, 11:00 Grief Support Take part in a discussing symptoms of grief, coping, adjusting to the loss and hope for the future. Adults.* Wednesday, Oct. 26, 11:00 Lighters and Matches Are Tools for Grown-Ups Only Help your youngsters learn tips about fire safety while enjoying a puppet show by the Fairfax County Fire Department. Age 3-5 with adult.

Martha Washington Library 6614 Fort Hunt Rd. Alexandria, VA 22307 703-768-6700 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, 10:30 Slime Time Seasonal stories followed by a slimy craft. Age 4-5 with adult. Monday, Oct. 3, 7:00 Cliffhanger Book Club Enjoy a read-aloud event then check out the book to find out what happens next. Snacks by the Friends of the Martha Washington Library. Grades 5-6. Thursday, Oct. 6, 7:00 Prepare to Care Learn from experts how to form a caregiving team to benefit your loved one, make a plan, find support and still care for yourself. Adults.

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Saturday, Oct. 8, 1:00 Poetry Society of Virginia Poetry readings by published authors Bill Glose and Henry Hart of the College of William and Mary. Adults and teens. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7:00 Martha's Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Group The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes. Adults.* Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1:00 Martha's Midweek Movie: “Travels with My Aunt” This comedy/adventure based on the novel by Graham Greene. (PG, 109 minutes). Adults. Thursday, Oct. 13, 4:30 Owl Pellet Discovery Take a closer look at owl pellets. Especially for InbeTWEENs. Grades 3-6. Thursday, Oct. 13, 7:00 First Ladies and Scandals in the City Washington, D.C. tour guide Elaine Flynn brings to life some of the first ladies and political scandals of their times. Adults and teens. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2:00 Martha's Family Movie Matinee This month's movie is "Hotel Transylvania" (rated PG, 91 minutes). Snacks provided by the Friends of the Martha Washington Library. All ages. Monday, Oct. 17, 7:00 Cliffhanger Book Club Too Enjoy a read-aloud event then check out the book to find out what happens next. Snacks by the Friends of the Martha Washington Library. Grades 3-4. Monday, Oct. 17, 7:00 Federal Job Applications 101 Learn to effectively search the USAJobs website and get tips on tailoring your applications and resume to a federal job announcement. Adults. Continued on next page

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 10:30 Boo! It's Halloween Come dressed for the season and enjoy Halloween-themed stories and activities. Age 2-3 with adult.

Saturday, Oct. 29, 2:00 Halloween Craft Create something fun and festive for Halloween. Grades 1-6.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7:00 Mom's Book Club Enjoy conversation and relaxation with other moms as we discuss The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman. Adults. Thursday, Oct. 20, 7:00 Martha's Poetry Discussion Group The poetry of John Updike. Adults.* Saturday, Oct. 22, 1:00 Fall Garden Maintenance: Winding Down Green Spring Master Gardeners will share tips to ensure that your plants are well prepared for the cold weather ahead. Adults. Monday, Oct. 24, 10:30 For Baby and Me Enjoy stories, songs and activities for you and your little one while building an early literacy foundation. Birth-23 months with adult. Monday, Oct. 24, 4:30-5:30 Read to the Dog Practice your reading skills by reading to our pal Luca. Grades 1-6. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 7:00 Martha's Mystery Book Discussion The Mouth of the Crocodile by Michael Pearce. Adults.* Tuesday, Oct. 25, 7:00 Our Big Teen Mystery Night Attend this opening session to find out more about writing for or performing in a mystery night event. Community service hours will be given to those who complete the project. Grades 9-12.

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 10:30 DUPLO! Read! Build! Play! Join in DUPLO® play storytime to help develop and reinforce early literacy skills. Age 18-36 months with adult. Wednesdays in October, 10:30 eBook/e-reader Instruction Learn about eBooks and eAudiobooks and how to access them with your PC or compatible device. Adults.*

Oakton Library 10304 Lynnhaven Place Oakton, VA 22124 703-242-4020 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 1, 10:00 Friends of Oakton Library Book Sale Wide selection of almost-new books. Cosponsored by the Friends of Oakton Library. All ages.* Mondays, Oct. 3, 17, 24, 31, 10:30 English Conversation English practice for non-native speakers. Adults.* Tuesday, Oct. 4, 11:00 Computer-One-On-One Internet Basics, E-Mail, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Adults. Tuesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 12:30 Canasta Group Enjoy socializing while you play Canasta with this weekly group meeting. Adults.* Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1:30 English Conversation One-on-One English practice for a non-native speaker with a library volunteer. Call for appointment. Adults.

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Friday, Oct. 7, 10:30 Exploring the Inner Artist Unleash creativity and confidence through the art-making process. Age 3-5 with adult. Saturday, Oct. 8, 10:30 Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM). Each month we will focus on one subject with stories and activities. Age 4-6 with adult. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7:00 Money Matters Monthly group discussion focuses on personal finance and investing. The October selection is Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future by Martin Ford. Adults.* Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10:30 & 11:30 Small Wonders Short stories for you and your child. Age 13-23 months with adult. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1:00 Mystery Book Club Join in the monthly unraveling of a whodunit or thriller. The October selection is Invisible City by Julia Dahl. Adults.* Saturday, Oct. 15, 2:00 Medicare Basics Mike Cook, an insurance and benefits expert, explains your Medicare options, the costs and when to enroll. Adults.

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Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2:30 Job Club Join us to learn skills that will help you get a job and succeed, including career exploration, resume-writing, job search tools and preparing for an interview. Adults, age 17 and older. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10:30 Toddler Tales Stories and activities for you and your toddler. Age 2-3 with adult. Thursday, Oct. 20, 7:00 Oakton Book Discussion Group Join Oakton's book discussion group. The October selection is Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman. Adults.* Friday, Oct. 21, 4:30 Exploring the Inner Artist Unleash creativity and foster confidence through the art-making process while exploring different art media. Age 6-12. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 12:00 Homeschool Literature Group: High School Discuss challenging books with other high school-aged home school students. Book: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. Grades 9-12.* Tuesday, Oct. 25, 12:00 Homeschool Literature Group: Middle School Join for friendship and discussions of classics and Newbery Award Winning Books. Book: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. School age.* Tuesday, Oct. 25, 12:30 Canasta Group Enjoy socializing while you play Canasta with this weekly group meeting. Adults.*

Patrick Henry Library 101 Maple Ave. East Vienna, VA 22180 703-938-0405 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Book a Librarian Book a librarian for 30 minutes to address a research, readers advisory or other library question. Call for appointment. Adults. Library eBook Training Call to schedule an appointment with staff on using library eBooks. Adults. One-on-One Computer Tutoring Work with a volunteer tutor to learn about internet use, setting up an email account and using basic software. Call for drop-in schedule. Adults. One-to-One English Conversation Practice English conversation skills with a library volunteer. Call to register. Adults Saturday, Oct. 1, 10:00 Sunday, Oct. 2, 11:00 Friends of Patrick Henry Library Book Sale Friends of Patrick Henry Library cosponsor a semi-annual used book sale. $5 Bag Sale on Sunday.* Wednesday, Oct. 5, 4:00 First Wednesdays with Supervisor Hudgins Stop by and share any concern you may have on any issue with Supervisor Cathy Hudgins. Adults.* Fridays in October, 10:00 English Conversation Group Practice your English conversation skills in a group. Adults.*

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Fridays in October, 3:30 Pokémon League Learn and play. Age 5-18.* Saturday, Oct. 8, 10:30 Babies and Books Join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Spots open on a first come, first serve basis. Birth-23 months with adult.* Tuesday, Oct. 11, 11:30 Rock-a-Bye Baby Join us for early literacy-enhanced storytime with rhymes, stories and songs. Spots open on a first come, first serve basis. Birth-12 months with adult.* Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1:30 Picture Book Time Join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Spots available on a first come, first serve basis. Age 2-5 with adult.* Thursday, Oct. 13, 7:00 Goodnight, Sleep Tight Come in your pajamas and join us for stories and songs. All ages.* Monday, Oct. 17, 10:00 Vienna VIP Support for individuals with vision impairments. Adults.* Monday, Oct. 17, 4:00-5:00 Thursday, Oct. 20, 4:00-5:00 Woof and Paws-Read to a Dog Sign up to read with a reading therapy dog. Age 6-12. Monday, Oct. 17, 7:00 "Not Just for Teens" Adult Book Club Are you an adult who loves YA lit? If so, join us for discussion and fun. Adults. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 10:30 Small Wonders Join us for an early literacy-enhanced storytime with stories, rhymes, songs and activities for you and your child. Age 12-23 months with caregiver. Continued on next page

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7:30 Author/Tutor John Toker on Homework Success Help your children with their homework and encourage better study habits. Presented by local author and tutor John Toker, M.Ed. LD K-12, M.A. Books available for purchase. Adults.

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Thursday, Oct. 6, 10:30 Gymboree Music II Dance and sing to new styles each month such as Latin, Rock 'n' Roll, Classical and more. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Reston Regional Library. Age 16-18 months with adult.

Thursday, Oct. 20, 1:00 Classic Books Discussion Group Join writer/scholar Amanda Holmes Duffy for a discussion of The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith. Adults and teens.* Saturday, Oct. 22, 10:30 Author event: Walking Washington, D.C. in the Fall Walking Washington, D.C. author and journalist Barbara Saffir shares hidden gems of Washington D.C. neighborhoods. Signed copies of her book will be available for purchase. Adults. Monday, Oct. 24, 10:30 Toddlin' Twos Join us for stories and songs. Age 2 with adult. Spots available on a first come, first serve basis.* Tuesday, Oct. 25, 1:30 America's Diplomats: Documentary and Discussion View the Foreign Policy Association documentary “America's Diplomats,” narrated by Kathleen Turner. A discussion after is moderated by retired Foreign Service officer Ralph Nider. Cosponsored by the Shepherd's Center of Oakton/Vienna. Adults. Thursday, Oct. 27, 1:00 Patrick Henry Book Club Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates by Brian Kilmeade. Adults. Saturday, Oct. 29, 10:30 Drive-In Movie Decorate your cardboard car and hop in to watch a Halloween film while enjoying popcorn and other treats. Bring a pillow for the movie. Age 2-5 with adult.

Tuesdays in October, 7:00 Spanchats Join our ongoing Spanish conversation group. All levels from beginner to fluent are welcome. Adults.*

Reston Regional Library 11925 Bowman Towne Dr. Reston, VA 20190 703-689-2700 | TTY: 711 Sun.: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 1, 22, 11:00 Peter McCory: The One- Man Band Sing and dance with Peter McCory, the amazing one man band and jump, stomp and play instruments. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Reston Regional Library. All ages. Mondays, Oct. 3, 24, 31, 10:30 Little Twisters Story Time Yoga Read and act out a children's book using yoga poses and movement with a certified children's yoga teacher. No prior yoga experience or props needed. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Reston Regional Library. Age 3-5 with adult. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 10:30 Toddler Story Time Join us for fun stories, songs and finger plays. Age 2 with adult.

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Thursday, Oct. 6, 7:00 Millennials Book Club Join in discussing great books and connecting with other Millennials. Titles to be determined. Check out a library copy or pick up a copy of your own. Adults early 20s - early 30s. Saturday, Oct. 8, 11:00 Kids Flicks Join us for showing of Walt Disney's "The LEGO Movie." All ages. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2:00 Politics at the Movies: "The Candidate" Robert Redford as an idealistic young lawyer persuaded to run for the Senate against an apparently unassailable incumbent. Movie rated PG. Adults.* Sundays, Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2:00 “Give Me Liberty: The American Revolution 1763-1787” Dr. Harry Butowsky leads a six-part series on the American Revolution from the Seven Year War to the Constitutional Convention. Adults, teens.* Tuesday, Oct. 11, 10:30 Baby Steps Story Time Interactive story time for you and your child. Age 12-23 months with adult. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7:00-8:00 Read to the Dog Read aloud to a trained therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from the library. Call or sign up online for a 15-minute session. Age 5-11. Events subject to change. Check the library’s website for up-to-date listings. * = No registration necessary

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10:30 Wednesday Morning Book Club This month's title is the first half of The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. Adults. Thursday, Oct. 13, 10:30 Musical Halloween Fun with Miss Susan Celebrate Halloween with music and motion. Costumes are welcome but optional. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Reston Regional Library. Age 9-24 months with adult. Thursday, Oct. 13, 7:00 Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Open House Reston Regional TAB celebrates its first year with an Open House featuring fun

activities, gaming, refreshments and door prizes. Age 13-18. Friday, Oct. 14, 10:30 Flannel Friday Early literacy-enhanced storytime featuring flannel stories, rhymes and songs. Age 3-5 with adult. Friday, Oct. 14, 2:00 Great Decisions Series Watch the film and join a roundtable discussion on current events and U.S. foreign policy. The topic for October is "The Koreas." Discussion materials available at the info desk two weeks before the event. Light refreshments will be served.*

Saturday, Oct. 15, 2:00 Elder Care Law: Powers of Attorney, Guardianship & Conservatorship Learn about Powers of Attorney, guardianship and conservatorship from attorney Sat Nam Khalsa. Estate plans, medical directives and more. Adults. Monday, Oct. 17, 10:30 Gymboree Music I Discover melody, pitch and rhythm and build a repertoire of songs. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Reston Regional Library. Age 6-16 months with adult. Continued on next page

English as a Second Language Program at Reston Regional Library ONE-TO-ONE ENGLISH CONVERSATION Multiple one-on-one practice sessions with a volunteer are available each week. Sign up begins every Monday at 1 p.m. at the information desk or by phone. PRE-BEGINNERS With Maureen, Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. BEGINNERS With Sandra, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. With Ivan, Fridays, 10-11 a.m. INTERMEDIATE With Richard C., Mondays, 10-11 a.m. With Juanita, Mondays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. With Richard C., Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. With Susan, Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. With Sharoni, Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m.

CONVERSATION & PRONUNCIATION With Richard C., Mondays, 11 a.m-12 p.m. VOCABULARY BUILDING With Sharoni, Mondays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. SPEAK & WRITE With Sandy, Mondays, 1:30-3 p.m. DIALOGS & GRAMMAR With Judy, Tuesdays, 11:15-12:30 p.m. PRONUNCIATION & SPEAKING With Sandy, Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m. LETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TALK With Martha, Fridays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

ADVANCED With Richard C., Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m.

FALL 12-WEEK COURSES (Regular attendance is required) U.S. CITIZENSHIP EXAM With Dick, Mondays, 11a.m.-12 p.m. Starts Sept. 12th, registration begins on Aug. 29 at the information desk. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY With Paul, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:15 p.m. Starts Oct. 4th, registration starts on Sept. 20th at the information desk.

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Monday, Oct. 17, 4:30 Aliens I Have Met Explore the best in Science Fiction and fact with our own Marcia “the Martian" Wines. Age 10 and up.

Monday, Oct. 24, 4:30 Pumpkin Painting Decorate a pumpkin to take home for Halloween. Age 6-8.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7:00 Sam's Book Club Join former library director Sam Clay for a book discussion. Circling the Sun by Paula McLain. Adults.*

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7:00 Busia Bear's Bewitching Halloween Ball Come in costume for an evening of family Halloween stories and trick or treating. All ages.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7:00 Navigating Medicare Confused about Medicare coverage? Supplemental insurance? How to deal with the costs of a catastrophic illness? Let our Medicare expert answer your questions. Adults 64 and up. Thursday, Oct. 20, 10:30 Baby Lapsit Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, stories and build an early literacy foundation for your child while enjoying time together. Birth-11 months with adult. Thursday, Oct. 20, 4:30 Geronimo Stilton Book Discussion Group Join Geronimo Stilton in The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid. Can Geronimo solve the mystery of Pharoah's curse and get back to New Mouse City in one piece? Books on hand for check out at the Youth Services desk. Age 8-10. Thursday, Oct. 20, 7:00 Color Me Happy Relax and turn loose your inner artist in our adult coloring session. Choose from our collection of intricate designs and bring them to life with color. Coloring pages, pens and pencils provided, or bring your own. Adults. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2:00 Politics at the Movies: “All the King's Men” View this 1949 Film Noir classic about the rise and fall of a corrupt politician who makes his friends rich and rides his populist appeal. Adults.*

Thursday, Oct. 27, 10:00-7:00 Friday, Oct. 28, 10:00-6:00 Saturday, Oct. 29, 10:00-5:00 Sunday, Oct. 20, 1:00-5:00 Friends of the Reston Regional Library Jigsaw Puzzle Sale Friends of the Reston Regional Library will hold a used jigsaw puzzle sale at the library. Puzzle books and gently used games available; all items “as is.” All ages.* Thursday, Oct. 27, 7:00 Dollars and Sense Monthly group discussion focuses on business leaders and markets. We will be discussing Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance. Adults. Thursday, Oct. 27, 7:00 TAB Advisory Board Meeting Get the opportunity to be part of this leadership experience and share your ideas about how to make the library a wonderful place for teens. Age 13-18. Friday, Oct. 28, 10:30 Read! Build! Play! Let's read a story, build with DUPLOs and play with friends. Have fun with your child while building early literacy skills. Age 3-5 with adult. Saturday, Oct. 29, 11:00 Halloween Face Painting Get ready for Halloween with pretty or ghoulish face paint your choice. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Reston Regional Library. All ages.

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Saturday, Oct. 29, 2:00 Politics at the Movies: "All the President's Men" Reporters Woodward and Bernstein investigate the Watergate scandal leading to Nixon's resignation. Movie rated R for language. Adults.*

Richard Byrd Library 7250 Commerce Street Springfield, VA 22150 703-451-8055 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2:30-3:30 (parents and students) Saturday, Oct. 1, 3:30-4:30 (volunteers) GIVE Free Tutoring Orientation Information and registration. Parents, students and high school volunteers are invited to learn about GIVE's peer mentoring program. Weekends. Adults, teens, children K-6th grade.* Tuesday, Oct. 4, 10:00-1:00 Neighborhood Plant Clinic Fairfax Master Gardeners Association give tips and advice. Adults.* Tuesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 7:00 English Conversation Group Practice and improve your English. Adults.* Thursdays, Oct. 6, 20, 7:00 Springfield Writers' Group Share your work; give and get feedback in a helpful setting. Adults.* Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7:00 Bedtime Storytime Come in your pajamas, bring a stuffed animal and enjoy bedtime stories and music. Birth-5 with adult.

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Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10:30 Fun with Ones Enjoy books, songs and rhymes in a special story time just for ones. Age 12-23 months with adult. Thursday, Oct. 13, 1:30 Afternoon Book Club Join us to make new friends and discuss Almost Famous Women by Megan Mayhew Bergman. Adults.* Saturday, Oct. 15, 1:00 Coder DOJO: Teaching Kids to Code at Richard Byrd Library Learn to code, develop websites & apps and create games. Bring a laptop if you can. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Richard Byrd Library and Coder DOJO of Northern Virginia. Must Register. Parent must be present with child under 10. Age 7-17. Monday, Oct. 17, 4:30 Hidden Pond Monday: Fall Changes Presented by Hidden Pond Nature Center. Cosponsored by the Friends of Richard Byrd Library. Age 6-12. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 10:30 Preschool Storytime Join us for stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7:00 Classics Book Club Call the library for this month's title. Adults.* Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10:30 P is for Pumpkin Join us for autumn stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. Thursday, Oct. 20, 7:30 An Evening with D. Watkins D. Watkins, author of The Cook Up: A Crack Rock Memoir and The Beast Side: Living (and Dying) While Black in America, shares stories of life, death, love and redemption on the streets of East Baltimore. Books available for sale and signing. Cosponsored

by the Friends of the Richard Byrd Library and the Friends of the Pohick Regional Library. Adults. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 10:30 Mother Goose Time Join us for stories and songs. Birth-13 months with adult. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 7:00 English Conversation Group Practice and improve your English. Adults.* Wednesday, Oct. 26, 10:30 Time for Twos Join us for a story time focusing on early literacy skills. Age 2 with adult.

Sherwood Regional Library 2501 Sherwood Hall Ln. Alexandria, VA 22306 703-765-3645 | TTY: 711 Sun.: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Basic Personalized Computer Tutoring One-hour sessions with a technology volunteer. Call for appointment. Adults. Monday, Oct. 3, 4:30 Flashlight Readers Book discussion group for age 8-12 years. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 10:30 Sensory Friendly Storytime Partnering with the Infant and Toddler Connection, this multi-sensory storytime is geared to children with special needs, children on the autism spectrum and children sensitive to sensory overload. Birth-3 with adult.

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Tuesday, Oct. 4, 6:45 Sherwood Poetry Read-Around Share your favorite poems in a small group setting. Adults.* Thursday, Oct. 6, 10:30 Bouncing Babies Join us for an early literacy enhanced story time featuring rhymes, stories and songs. Birth-12 months with adult. Thursdays in October, 10:30 & 7:00 Fridays in October, 10:30 English Conversation Conversation group for people learning English. Adults. Thursdays, Oct. 6, 20, 7:00 Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting Join us to discuss getting involved at the library. Age 13-18. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10:30 Rising Words, Rising Images Book discussion. Mutiny on the Bounty by Charles Nordhoff and James Norton Hall. Age 13-18. Thursday, Oct. 13, 7:00 Spooky Camp Fire Tale Join us as we tell spooky stories around a campfire and have s'mores. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Age 9-12. Saturday, Oct. 15, 10:30 Eco Savvy Gardening Inside: Indoor Plants A Master Gardener from Green Spring Gardens provides eco savvy suggestions for beautifying your home with indoor plants. Adults. Monday, Oct. 17, 7:30 Books and Ideas Book Discussion. The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Adults.* Continued on next page

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 10:30 Small Wonders Stories, fingerplays and songs. Age 12-23 months with adult. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 6:30 Wednesday, Oct. 19, 6:30 Introduction to Excel Learn about data entry, row and column control, data formatting and sorting, formulas and page layout. Two-day class. Must know how to use mouse and keyboard. Adults. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7:00 Harambee Readers Book Discussion. Call branch for title. Adults.* Saturday, Oct. 22, 10:00 Makers' Fun Day Attend Sherwood Library’s first Makers’ Fun Day. See our new 3-D printer, talk to local artisans, learn a new craft, make something and get inspired with the whole family. All ages. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 10:30 Terrific Twos and Three Stories, fingerplays and songs. Age 2-3 with adult. Thursday, Oct. 27, 10:30 Preschool Story Time Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays. Age 3-5 with adult.

Thomas Jefferson Library 7415 Arlington Boulevard Falls Church, VA 22042 703-573-1060 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. eBook Office Hours Call for an appointment and get your eBook questions answered. Bring your eBook reader and library card. Adults. One-on-One English Conversation Practice Practice your English with a volunteer partner. Call for an appointment. Limit one appointment per person per week. Adults. Monday, Oct. 3, 10:30 Music and Movin' with Miss Susan Join Miss Susan for a celebration of music & movement. Cosponsored by the Friends of George Mason Library. Age 9 months-5 years with adult. Mondays, Oct. 3, 17, 24, 31, 3:30 Paws to Read Mondays with Jam-Jam Practice reading with our trained therapy dog. Age 5 and up.* Tuesdays in October, 4:45 Kids' Chess Club Learn to play chess. All skill levels welcome. Age 7-14.* Tuesdays in October, 6:30 Thursdays in October, 4:30 Practice Your English Conversation group for people learning English. Adults.*

Thursday, Oct. 27, 7:00 Zombie Apocalypse Scavenger Hunt Join a Zombie Scavenger Hunt in the Library. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Edibles included. Age 13-18.

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7:00 Color Me Calm Relieve your stress and discover your inner artist. Coloring pages and colored pencils provided. Adults.

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Wednesday, Oct. 5, 10:30 Time for Twos Early literacy storytime with songs, stories and activities. Age 2-3 with adult. Saturday, Oct. 8, 3:30 Paws to Read Saturdays with Dakota Get some reading practice with Dakota, our trained therapy dog. Age 5 and up.* Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7:00 Writers' Group Writers share work for mutual tips. Adults. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10:30 Preschool Storytime Songs, stories and activities to build a strong literacy foundation for preschoolers. Age 3-5 with adult. Monday, Oct. 17, 5:00 You Can Count on Monsters Students learn about prime numbers, and try to decode each other’s monsters to figure out what numbers they represent. Grades 2-6. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10:30 Small Wonders Rhymes, stories, songs and activities for you and your baby while enjoying time together. Age 12-23 months with adult. Thursday, Oct. 20, 1:30 Book Discussion Group The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. Adults. Thursday, Oct. 20, 7:00 Bedtime Stories Come in your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal and enjoy bedtime stories and music. Age 9 months-5 years with adult.

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Monday, Oct. 24, 5:00 Owls and Bats, Oh My! Learn how bats and owls have special adaptations that make them successful nocturnal hunters and discover techniques for viewing them in the wild. Age 6-12.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 6:30 Mystery Book Discussion Group Join our mystery book club at St Paul's Lutheran Church, 7426 Idylwood Road, Falls Church. The October pick will be an Imogen Robertson selection (call library for title). Adults.

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 10:30 Preschool Storytime An early literacy enhanced storytime featuring rhymes, stories and songs. Age 3-5 with adult.

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 7:00 Booktalk for Book Lovers Join us for a discussion of The Truth According to Us by Annie Barrows to be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 7426 Idylwood Road, Falls Church. Adults.

Thursday, Oct. 27, 6:30 Naturalization Information Session Naturalization Information Session presented by USCIS.

Woodrow Wilson Library

Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library

6101 Knollwood Dr. Falls Church, VA 22041 703-820-8774 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

(Temporary Site) 7700 Leesburg Pike, Suite 134 Falls Church, VA 22043 703-790-8088 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2016 - Saturday, August 26, 2017 Small Book Sale Saturdays Friends of the Tysons-Pimmit Library will host a small book sale every Saturday from 10am-2pm down the hall from the temporary location of the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library at 7700 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043 Suite 137.

Saturday, Oct. 1-Monday, Oct. 31 One-on-One Technology Tutor One-on-one sessions with a technology volunteer. Times and days vary. Call the library to schedule an appointment (703-820-8774). Adults. Mondays, Oct. 3, 31, 4:30 Game Day Come learn and play board and card games at your local library. All ages.

Tuesdays, Oct. 4, 18, 10:30 Baby and Me Storytime Stories and activities. Birth-23 months with caregiver. Tuesdays, Oct. 4, 18, 25, 5:00 Thursdays, Oct. 6, 20, 27, 5:00 Movie Night at the Library Join us for a "Harry Potter" marathon. We will show all eight movies at the library. The first movie, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" will start on October 6th. All ages. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 10:30 Toddler Storytime Stories and activities for age 2- 3 year olds with an adult. Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 19, 26, 1:00 English Conversation Group Practice and improve your English. Adults.* Saturday, Oct. 15, 10:00-4:00 Book Sale One-day book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Woodrow Wilson Library. All ages.* Wednesday, Oct. 26, 10:30 Children Storytime Stories and activities for age 4-5 with adult. Monday, Oct. 31, 10:15 & 11:00 Music and Movin' with Miss Susan Join Miss Susan for singing and moving to music with your little ones. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Woodrow Wilson Library. Age 6 months-5 years with adult.

Sign up Begins Nov. 1st The 1,000 Books before Kindergarten initiative is designed to help parents prepare their children for one of life’s big milestones: kindergarten. Studies have shown that families who start reading aloud to their children at birth help strengthen their language skills and build their vocabulary – two important tools when they begin learning to read in kindergarten. Visit your library branch or the library website beginning Nov. 1 for more information.

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An Evening with

D. Watkins Thursday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m. Richard Byrd Library 7250 Commerce St., Springfield

D. Watkins, author of The Cook Up: A Crack Rock Memoir and The Beast Side: Living (and Dying) While Black in America, shares stories of life, death, love and redemption on the streets of East Baltimore. Books available for sale and signing. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Richard Byrd Library and the Friends of the Pohick Regional Library. Sign up online or call 703-451-8055 beginning September 22.

Night of Horror Thursday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. Arlington Central Library 1015 North Quincy Street, Arlington

A Halloween haunt featuring authors Paul Tremblay (A Head Full of Ghosts, Disappearance at Devil's Rock), Jonathan Janz (The Sorrows, Children of the Dark) and Bill Schweigart (The Beast of Barcroft). Creepy costumes encouraged. Light refreshments. Books available for sale and signing. Cosponsored by Arlington Public Library and Fairfax County Public Library.

Warning: prepare to be scared! This event is recommended for brave adults and teens. Sign up at http://library.arlingtonva.us/horror or call 703-228-5993 beginning September 1.

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